Italy COO — Growth, Ops & Sustainability Leader

Approach People Recruitment; Toscana; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment seeks a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead operations in Italy, directing strategy, production, logistics, and sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on scalability, efficiency, and alignment with the company’s global plan, located in Florence, Italy.

The candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance, Sales, and General Management to propel growth and performance across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 in leadership positions.
• Strong background in multinational or high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and production processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Italian and advanced English (other European languages are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the company’s operational strategy in Italy.
• Optimize production, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Implement continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring training, motivation, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations in safety, quality, and environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and General Management to define growth plans.
• Monitor operational KPIs and report results to the Executive Committee.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and strategic partners in the region.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Operations management

Supply chain

Strategic planning

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Lean Management / Six Sigma / MBA training

Job description

Approach People Recruitment seeks a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead operations in Italy, directing strategy, production, logistics, and sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on scalability, efficiency, and alignment with the company’s global plan, located in Florence, Italy.

The candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance, Sales, and General Management to propel growth and performance across